In 1989, the US Public Health Service Expert Panel on the Content of Prenatal Care, as part of its report, stated that one of the most important prenatal visits was the one that occurred before ...

Although health education and counseling for women of reproductive age before they conceive can positively affect their health behaviors, few preconception health promotion tools and interventions ...

As an early advocate of the preconception care model in women’s health, Peter S. Bernstein, MD, MPH, has been a longstanding advocate for healthy pregnancy, notably at the Montefiore Medical Center, ...

Preconception is the time before conception (the beginning of pregnancy). Couples may consider preconception care to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Share on Pinterest Catherine Falls ...

Preconception care is the foundation: maternal health begins on a shaky foundation if preconception care is missing." This ...

From obesity to a healthy way of life, experts discussed the importance of preconception care here on Saturday. This discussion was organised by the Alliance for Preconception Care (All 4 PCC) which ...

The period before pregnancy is critically important for the health of a woman and her infant, yet not all women have access to health insurance during this time. We evaluated whether increased access ...

Many people only start thinking about their health once pregnancy is confirmed, but medical experts stress that the process should begin much earlier; before conception even occurs. ALSO READ: Experts ...

A research team has evaluated MyFamilyPlan and found that it enabled a significant increase in the proportion of women who reported discussing their reproductive health with their doctors. Although ...